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48 Ballard St, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02459

$1,850,000
Price
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2705
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1895
Lot size: 0.26 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $665 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, Window AC

About this home

Exceptionally well located near Newton Centre, this beautiful Victorian-era residence, with an abundance of natural light, features an impressive in-home office suite with a private entrance, a grand room boasting a soaring cathedral ceiling, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, a wood-burning fireplace, and picturesque views of the serene backyard. The main level offers a gracious foyer with a striking staircase, well-proportioned living and dining rooms ideal for entertaining, a charming sunroom off the living area, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with direct access to an oversized deck?perfect for outdoor gatherings. The second floor hosts four generously sized bedrooms and a tastefully renovated bathroom. The third floor includes a bedroom and an attic with exciting expansion potential. The semi-finished basement provides opportunity to create additional living space. The large level backyard with mature trees & plantings provide natural privacy creating a tranquil outdoor oasis.

Neighborhood & Transit

Newton Center

48 Ballard St, Newton · MA 02459

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
651 days
Listing Price:
$1,799,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$665
Tax Assessment:
$1,710,500 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,397 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,705 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Deck - Exterior
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Flooring - Wood
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
2705
Flooring
Wood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Steam
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Central Air, Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
11,250 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Wooded
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Shingles
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
14X17
Living room features
Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
17X14
Dining room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
13X20
Family room features
Fireplace, Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Wood, Balcony - Exterior
Kitchen dimensions
12X16
Primary bedroom dimensions
14X13
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
12X11
Bedroom 2 features
Flooring - Wood, Balcony - Exterior
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
10X13
Bedroom 3 features
Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
15X17
Bedroom 4 features
Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
11X8
Bedroom 5 features
Flooring - Wood

Listing information

Listing agent
Barrie Wheeler
Listing office
Hammond Residential Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73328510
Disclosure
Please see attached Addendum on MLS.